#372 Square Passing & Movement Drill | Speed of Play Training | Soccer Exercises

Square Passing & Movement Drill | Speed of Play Training This square-based passing and movement drill is designed to improve speed of play, awareness, and decision-making. Players must constantly scan, time their runs, and adjust their body position while combining around mannequins inside the square. The exercise encourages: Quick passing and clean first touches Off-the-ball movement and creating passing angles Scanning before receiving High tempo ball circulation Communication and timing How it works: Players are positioned around a square with mannequins acting as passive defenders The ball is played into the middle player, who sets and moves to receive again After each pass, players follow their pass and rotate positions The drill can be progressed with one-touch play or directional rules Coaching points: Open body shape when receiving Pass with the correct weight and timing Constant scanning before and after the pass Accelerate after passing Perfect for youth to senior players and ideal for warm-ups or main training blocks focusing on possession and combination play. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more football training drills!